Benefits Specialist

🇺🇸 Clear Lake, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ October 28th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

UHCL is hiring a Benefits Specialist to administer the university's benefits, leave, and retirement programs. The role involves managing employee benefits, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating leave requests, and providing accurate information and support to employees regarding health insurance, retirement, and leave policies.

Highlights

Administers Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits and coordinates related leave programs.
Acts as liaison to insurance and retirement carriers, managing employee elections and claims.
Provides benefit-related information during new employee orientation and training sessions.
Assists employees with workers' compensation claims and files necessary forms.
Processes tuition reimbursement, college release, fitness release, and Wellness Leave programs.
Requires bachelor's degree and at least three years of benefits, retirement, or leave administration experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education or state agencies, HRIS (e.g., PeopleSoft) experience, and bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems with strong organizational and communication skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of FMLA, Workers Compensation, and related federal and state laws.
Expected to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information, and work independently with initiative.